Diane Drain
JULY 20, 2022
BEWARE OF THE SECRET COSTS OF USING ‘BUY NOW PAY LATER’!! What You May Not Know About These Services Services like “buy now pay later” now account for $100 million in annual transactions and are a popular financial resource for millions of Americans. These methods make purchasing simpler, but there are hazards involved as well.
LegalReader
JULY 20, 2022
Responding to the queries or demands made by the IRS can be intimidating, and it is easy to get scared and ignore their letters.
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Attorney at Work
JULY 18, 2022
The internet is the primary place attorneys advertise their services. If you own or operate a law firm that uses a website or actively published content on social media, it is imperative to understand the ethics rules and regulations of website usage. Failure to comply could result in serious penalties. State bar rules vary, so it can be confusing to determine your responsibilities in terms of your website — particularly if you run a multi-state practice.
Paralegal Bootcamp
JULY 22, 2022
Billable hours suck. There we said it. If you work in a law firm that has a billable hour requirement you’re probably thinking the same thing. But here’s the thing. They’re not going anywhere. Google “the death of the billable hour” and you’ll see that they started talking about it more than a decade ago and billable hours are still alive and kicking.
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Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base
JURIST
JULY 19, 2022
Human Rights Watch (HRW) Tuesday published a call for India to end its controversial sedition law. The sedition law is a statute from the colonial era when India was controlled by the United Kingdom. According to HRW, the law “ remains a powerful tool used by the authorities to criminalise dissent and arrest peaceful critics of the government.” More recently, HRW claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi has used the law to punish activists and protesters.
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Attorney at Work
JULY 21, 2022
Learning how to write a Wikipedia page that tracks your life and career will help you chart the next steps in your amazing life. How will your story measure up against your legal heroes and mentors? . Imagine you’ve just shuffled off this mortal coil and somewhere someone is struggling to write the headline for your obituary. What will they say about you?
Above The Law
JULY 21, 2022
Enjoy! The post Primetime January 6 Hearing Drinking Game appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 21, 2022
Kenya’s Deputy Presidential debate was held Tuesday at the Catholic University for Eastern Africa (CEUA) in Nairobi. The debate was divided into two tiers. The first tier involved the Deputy Presidential (DP) candidates whose popularity ratings, based on three recent opinion polls, stand below 5 percent, while the second tier involved candidates who have polled above 5 percent in the same opinion surveys.
HowAppealing
JULY 20, 2022
“Interview: David Strauss.” Elise Spenner has this post at the “High School SCOTUS” blog.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
Attorney at Work
JULY 20, 2022
When it comes to personal branding for lawyers, ? a little intrapreneurship can go a long way. For many years, law schools have failed to teach practice management and business development skills ?— tools essential for success as a lawyer. Things have changed significantly in recent years. Law schools are implementing curricula and programs that address the business issues law students will face when they become practicing lawyers.
Above The Law
JULY 18, 2022
Quit laughing, you guys! The post Herschel Walker Threatens To Sue Over Veterans’ Ad Impugning His Unimpeachable Honesty, Which Is Complete And Without Blemish appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 20, 2022
Russian media regulator Roskomnadzor (RKN) Wednesday said that it will require search engines to add a disclaimer to all Wikimedia Foundation search results, including Wikipedia, to warn internet users about its violation of Russian law, specifically concerning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. RKN said in a statement that the measures are being imposed due to Wikimedia’s refusal to remove information about the invasion that Russia deems illegal.
The Crime Report
JULY 20, 2022
I llustration courtesy CCJ. Some 57 percent of people held in state prison in 2019 were serving sentences of 10 years or longer—an 11 percent jump from the previous decade, according to a Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) task force. In a study examining the nation’s use of long prison sentences, researchers found, however, that while the size of the population serving long sentences continues to grow in state prisons, recent state prison admissions of individuals sentenced to term
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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
Attorney at Work
JULY 22, 2022
Do you need to insert an exhibit or other content in the middle of your document? Page breaks have their uses, but only Microsoft Word section breaks let you change section formatting — like page orientation and footers — part way through (and back again). Follow these steps to take control of sections in Word, and check out “ Microsoft Word for Legal Professionals” for in-depth instructions on getting the most out of Microsoft Word.
Above The Law
JULY 18, 2022
Digital health startups raised $10.3 billion across 329 deals during the first half of 2022. This putts the sector on track to rake in $21 billion this year, about $8 billion less than the total amount it raised in 2021. The market boom has ended, but the digital health investment space has not come crashing down by any means, according to a recent report.
JURIST
JULY 16, 2022
One of the three men convicted in the assassination of Malcolm X is seeking USD 40 million in compensatory damages from the City of New York after he was proven innocent of involvement in the killing last year. Muhammad Aziz was arrested on February 26, 1965 at the age of 26 for killing the civil rights leader, who died on February 21, 1965 in New York City.
EvidenceProf Blog
JULY 22, 2022
Similar to its federal counterpart, Texas Rule of Evidence 803(2) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement relating to a startling event or condition, made while the declarant was under the stress of excitement that it.
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Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.
Attorney at Work
JULY 19, 2022
To be successful in private law practice, you have to learn to sell your services. Here are three tips for building business relationships. Confession: As a new lawyer, I didn’t realize that to be successful in private practice, I had to “sell” or “market” my services. I didn’t know that to be able to bill hours, I had to have a partner or shareholder (or several) or direct clients who were willing to trust me with their work.
Above The Law
JULY 18, 2022
Hmmm, the judge's story about the incident keeps on changing. The post Judge Points Gun At Defense Team IN THE COURTROOM In Latest From Our Second Amendment Hellscape appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 18, 2022
Sri Lankan law students are reporting for JURIST on the situation in that country since mass protests and the physical invasion of the President’s House in Colombo by demonstrators forced the departure and resignation of Sri Lanka’s president and precipitated the imposition of emergency rule. Here, Naveera Perera of CfPS Law School reports from Colombo.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
JULY 21, 2022
Law firms have developed workflows in much the same way for years and years. And, those are standard task lists, with timekeepers and reminders attached. For someone who is trying to learn a workflow – or , even , to better understand them – that can be kind of daunting. Like : ‘Hey , learn this new thing’ – and: Wall of Text! Now, most people are visual learners.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
Attorney at Work
JULY 21, 2022
Immigration attorneys face a variety of challenges when it comes to efficiently managing their day-to-day activities. Tasks like handling the lengthy form filling process, communicating effectively with clients, and accepting payment for all that hard work can be difficult when not managed correctly. The prolonged immigration process makes staying on top of every facet of a case that much more crucial.
Above The Law
JULY 18, 2022
As NFTs become more popular, it's important to understand the legal issues surrounding them. The post What Do You Need To Know When It Comes To NFTs And The Law? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 20, 2022
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Wednesday announced that their investigation has found the Taliban responsible for numerous extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary arrests, and other inhumane punishments in the 10 months since they seized power. UNAMA’s report extensively outlines the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover.
EvidenceProf Blog
JULY 21, 2022
Similar to its federal counterpart, Indiana Rule of Evidence 804(b)(2) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement that the declarant, while believing the declarant's death to be imminent, made about its cause or circumstances. Sometimes, it.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.
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